Sierra Vega Discover eCommerce Mobile AppJoin us for a PrairieCat Member Update. Hear the latest from PrairieCat staff and your colleagues from across the consortium.
Join us for a PrairieCat Member Update. Hear the latest from PrairieCat staff and your colleagues from across the consortium.
This meeting will be held in room H-201.
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Hello. I am wondering what other libraries do in the case of issuing library cards to children of divorced parents, i.e. which parent the card goes under? We normally say that the parent who has custody gets the card, but what if the other parent comes in first and gets a card, and then the parent with custody comes in and tries to get a card for the child? Do you tell the parent with custody that the other parent beat them to it, or do you call the parent who got the card first and say you are taking away that card? This is happening more and more lately. What is best practice? I would obviously prefer to not get involved in personal matters. I appreciate any thoughts anyone has to offer on this.
Examples of mental health and community support pages in Illinois libraries:
Chicago Public Library
Rock Island Public Library
Also, check out the Rock Island Public Library's new Community Comfort Cart program
New Lenox Public Library
Oak Park Public Library social services
General mental health support links:
ALA Mental Health Resources in Libraries
SAMHSA Mental Health
Mental Health Resources to Support Adolescents
Crisis Text Line
Mental Health Hotline
United Way 211
NAMI Illinois
Join us for a Vega Discover Demo and QA.
PrairieCat has launched courses on TalentLMS to provide member library staff the option to customize their library's Vega Discover catalog homepages though the Homepage Builder. This Open Office Hours session will focus on the Homepage Builder customizations. Bring any questions or concerns you may have about User Roles & Homepage Builder. Please Register.
Registration Link: Register Here
Join us for a Vega Discover Homepage Builder QA.
PrairieCat has launched courses on TalentLMS to provide member library staff the option to customize their library's Vega Discover catalog homepages though the Homepage Builder. This Open Office Hours session will focus on the Homepage Builder customizations. Bring any questions or concerns you may have about User Roles & Homepage Builder. Please Register.
Registration Link: Register Here
Join us for a Vega Discover Site Admin QA.
PrairieCat is launching courses on TalentLMS to provide member library staff the option to customize their library's Vega Discover catalog homepages though the Homepage Builder. Site Admins are granted more customization options in addition to creating and/or promoting staff users for homepage customization. Each library will have only 1-2 Site Admins. This Open Office Hours session will focus on the importance of having a Site Admin for your library. Bring any questions or concerns you may have about User Roles & Homepage Builder.
Registration Link: Register Here
Anyone have a recommendation for a fun space themed program suitable for a SRP Kickoff event?
Hi everyone,
I wanted to reach out to fellow children’s programming professionals to brainstorm and share creative solutions for offering engaging programs on a limited budget. Like many libraries, we are navigating the challenge of providing high-quality programming for children without a large budget.
One approach that’s worked for us is incorporating DIY craft activities using inexpensive materials we already have in our library, like paper, crayons, and old magazines.
What about you? Have you found any low-cost yet high-impact program ideas that get kids excited? How do you make the most of limited resources while keeping programs fresh and fun?
Looking forward to hearing your ideas!
Best,
Victoria